What to do if the stems of dragon blood tree peel and rot

The reason why the stems of dragon blood trees peel and rot

The phenomenon of dragon blood tree stem peeling and rotting mostly occurs in winter. This result is caused by the interaction of multiple conditions.

In winter, if the dragon blood tree is watered too much during cultivation, the soil will be too moist, and it will be blown by cold winds, and the plant will be frozen due to low temperatures. These adverse environments will cause the dragon blood tree to begin to experience stem necrosis, peeling, rot, and even death of the entire plant.

Therefore, it is very important to prevent the dragon blood tree from having such adverse reactions and ensure it survives the winter safely.

How to prevent the peeling and rot of dragon blood tree stems

It is important to prevent Dracaena stem dieback during the winter.

The first is the issue of temperature. In winter, in order for the dragon blood tree to safely overwinter, the ambient temperature needs to be kept above 10°C, because when the temperature is below 5°C, it will be more difficult to overwinter. In winter, it is best to place the dragon blood tree in a warmer place, and the temperature at night should also be kept at a higher level.

The second thing is watering. When watering in winter, you must wait until the soil is dry before watering, and if you water, make sure to water it thoroughly. In winter, be sure not to water the soil too moist. You can use tweezers to check the soil. If you find the soil is dry, you can water it. Don't water too frequently, and don't water too much each time.

Finally, one thing you need to pay attention to is to take windproof measures and keep it away from doors and windows to avoid being blown by cold wind.